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Letters from Thailand

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When the original Thai version of Letters from Thailand appeared in Bangkok in 1969, it was promptly awarded the SEATO Prize for Thai Literature. Thirteen years later, it was translated into English to reach a much wider readership. Today, the book is still considered one of Thailand’s most entertaining and enduring modern novels, and one of the few portrayals of the immigrant Chinese experience ... Read more

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When the original Thai version of Letters from Thailand appeared in Bangkok in 1969, it was promptly awarded the SEATO Prize for Thai Literature. Thirteen years later, it was translated into English to reach a much wider readership. Today, the book is still considered one of Thailand’s most entertaining and enduring modern novels, and one of the few portrayals of the immigrant Chinese experience
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The Kew Gardens Botanical Artist

Learn to Draw and Paint Flowers in the Style of Pierre-Joseph Redouté

by The Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, Francoise Balsan ...

Capture the enchanting beauty of the natural world with this delightful botanical drawing book, inspired by the extensive archives held at the Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew.This practical guide makes use of botanical illustrations by such masters as Pierre-Joseph Redouté, Georg Ehret and W H Fitch among many others to explore techniques and how to illustrate the various components of plants ... Read more

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Capture the enchanting beauty of the natural world with this delightful botanical drawing book, inspired by the extensive archives held at the Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew.This practical guide makes use of botanical illustrations by such masters as Pierre-Joseph Redouté, Georg Ehret and W H Fitch among many others to explore techniques and how to illustrate the various components of plants
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The Plant-Hunter's Atlas

A World Tour of Botanical Adventures, Chance Discoveries and Strange Specimens

by Ambra Edwards, Kew Royal Botanic Gardens ...

RHS Staff Pick of the Year 2021Spectator Gardening Book of the year 2021'A refreshingly insightful history of plant introductions.' - Roy LancasterTravel the world with extraordinary tales of the botanical discoveries that have shaped empires, built (and destroyed) economies, revolutionised medicine and advanced our understanding of science.Circling the globe from Australia's ... ... Read more

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RHS Staff Pick of the Year 2021Spectator Gardening Book of the year 2021'A refreshingly insightful history of plant introductions.' - Roy LancasterTravel the world with extraordinary tales of the botanical discoveries that have shaped empires, built (and destroyed) economies, revolutionised medicine and advanced our understanding of science.Circling the globe from Australia's ...
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Fragrance

From plant to perfume, the botanical origins of scent

by Josh Carter, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, Samuel Gearing ...

Series series Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Flowers, fruits, herbs, resins, woods, spices. From bloom to bottle, the subtle art of perfume has always had its roots in the natural world.Fragrance reveals the botanical backgrounds of 100 intoxicating ingredients that define scents from Chanel No5 to Opium. Evocative insights from experts at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and fragrance specialists Josh Carter and Samuel Gearing combine with ... Read more

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Flowers, fruits, herbs, resins, woods, spices. From bloom to bottle, the subtle art of perfume has always had its roots in the natural world.Fragrance reveals the botanical backgrounds of 100 intoxicating ingredients that define scents from Chanel No5 to Opium. Evocative insights from experts at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and fragrance specialists Josh Carter and Samuel Gearing combine with
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Kew Gardener's Guide to Growing Alpines

by Royal Botanic Gardens Kew ...

Series series Kew Experts
In this handy alpine-growing guide, Kew Gardens' alpines expert shares tips and advice on how to grow and maintain these unique plants, including 12 practical projects to try at home.Alpines are often considered tricky to grow, but given their natural mountain homes, they are actually remarkably hardy. They’re perfect for dry, free-draining soils and do well in containers, gravel gardens and in ... Read more

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In this handy alpine-growing guide, Kew Gardens' alpines expert shares tips and advice on how to grow and maintain these unique plants, including 12 practical projects to try at home.Alpines are often considered tricky to grow, but given their natural mountain homes, they are actually remarkably hardy. They’re perfect for dry, free-draining soils and do well in containers, gravel gardens and in
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The Apothecary's Garden

The science and mythology of medicinal plants

by Emma Wayland, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew ...

Series series Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
For centuries we have harnessed the ancient wisdom of botanical healing, with plants used for a multitude of remedies that nurture both body and soul.Kew: The Apothecary's Garden is a fascinating exploration of nature's pharmacy and the healing power of plants, from soothing hops, chamomile and valerian, and invigorating guarana, maca and ginseng, to the infection-fighting turmeric and tea tree ... Read more

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For centuries we have harnessed the ancient wisdom of botanical healing, with plants used for a multitude of remedies that nurture both body and soul.Kew: The Apothecary's Garden is a fascinating exploration of nature's pharmacy and the healing power of plants, from soothing hops, chamomile and valerian, and invigorating guarana, maca and ginseng, to the infection-fighting turmeric and tea tree
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Kew on a Plate with Raymond Blanc

by Raymond Blanc, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew ...

The best dish on Raymond's menu, according to Raymond, is the 'one that's in season'.In this unique TV series and book, Raymond Blanc and Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew have created a stunning Kitchen Garden at Kew to showcase the heritage and botany of our favourite plants as well as uncover their growing and cooking secrets.We'll explore how these plants arrived in the UK, brought back by intrepid ... Read more

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The best dish on Raymond's menu, according to Raymond, is the 'one that's in season'.In this unique TV series and book, Raymond Blanc and Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew have created a stunning Kitchen Garden at Kew to showcase the heritage and botany of our favourite plants as well as uncover their growing and cooking secrets.We'll explore how these plants arrived in the UK, brought back by intrepid
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The Psychedelic Garden

A history of mind-altering plants in folklore, superstition and popular culture

by Sandra Lawrence, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew ...

Series series Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Take a trip into the world of hallucinogenic plants in this latest addition to Kew's Witch's Garden series.From ancient ayahuasca rituals in the Amazon to substance-fuelled partying in the Summer of Love, psychoactive plants have been used for thousands of years for everything from shamanic ceremonies to staying awake. The Psychedelic Garden is a fascinating exploration of these incredible species ... Read more

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Take a trip into the world of hallucinogenic plants in this latest addition to Kew's Witch's Garden series.From ancient ayahuasca rituals in the Amazon to substance-fuelled partying in the Summer of Love, psychoactive plants have been used for thousands of years for everything from shamanic ceremonies to staying awake. The Psychedelic Garden is a fascinating exploration of these incredible species
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The Lovers' Garden

Plants and romance in culture, myth and folklore

by Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Sandra Lawrence ...

From Valentine's offerings to aphrodisiacs, love philtres and symbols of everlasting love, the romantic gifts of plants have forever been harnessed in the pursuit of love.Fantasy and folklore are rich with the role flowers, fruits and herbs play in our love lives - with plants and affairs of the heart always being intertwined. Whether used by unrequited admirers brewing potions or brides carrying ... Read more

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From Valentine's offerings to aphrodisiacs, love philtres and symbols of everlasting love, the romantic gifts of plants have forever been harnessed in the pursuit of love.Fantasy and folklore are rich with the role flowers, fruits and herbs play in our love lives - with plants and affairs of the heart always being intertwined. Whether used by unrequited admirers brewing potions or brides carrying
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Witch's Forest

Trees in magic, folklore and traditional remedies

by Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, Sandra Lawrence ...

Series series Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
There is more folklore, mythology and magic associated with our trees and forests than with any other living things.Known throughout the world as dark and wild places where witches make mischief and eerie creatures dwell, forests are also places of sanctuary for the ancient magic and the most enchanting species of trees.Kew: Witch's Forest is a beautifully illustrated, captivating journey through ... Read more

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There is more folklore, mythology and magic associated with our trees and forests than with any other living things.Known throughout the world as dark and wild places where witches make mischief and eerie creatures dwell, forests are also places of sanctuary for the ancient magic and the most enchanting species of trees.Kew: Witch's Forest is a beautifully illustrated, captivating journey through
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The Kew Gardener's Guide to Growing Roses

The Art and Science to Grow with Confidence

by Tony Hall, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew ...

Series series Kew Experts
This inspirational book from Kew Gardens' rose expert is the perfect guide to choosing and growing these majestic and versatile flowers.Instantly recognisable, fragrant and evocative, roses are the quintessential garden flowers. From low-growing ground-cover roses to long-stemmed Hybrid Tea roses, multi-petalled English roses, wild roses, small shrubs for containers, climbers and ramblers, in a ... Read more

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This inspirational book from Kew Gardens' rose expert is the perfect guide to choosing and growing these majestic and versatile flowers.Instantly recognisable, fragrant and evocative, roses are the quintessential garden flowers. From low-growing ground-cover roses to long-stemmed Hybrid Tea roses, multi-petalled English roses, wild roses, small shrubs for containers, climbers and ramblers, in a
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Project Mushroom

A Modern Guide to Growing Fungi

by Lorraine Caley, Jodie Bryan, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew ...

Project Mushroom will teach you everything you need to know to identify, grow, display and cook edible mushrooms.Mushrooms are good for us and for the environment: they are a sustainable, easy-to-grow food source and full of nutritional goodness. But they can also be attractive and useful additions to our homes and gardens – whether displayed in ceramic vases, on macrame or even used to ma... ... Read more

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Project Mushroom will teach you everything you need to know to identify, grow, display and cook edible mushrooms.Mushrooms are good for us and for the environment: they are a sustainable, easy-to-grow food source and full of nutritional goodness. But they can also be attractive and useful additions to our homes and gardens – whether displayed in ceramic vases, on macrame or even used to ma...
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